The craft of sewing together layers of fabric, typically with padding between them, to create decorative bedcovers or other items. The process involves stitching patterns that both secure the layers and create artistic designs.
From Middle English 'quilte' from Old French 'cuilte' from Latin 'culcita' meaning cushion or mattress. The craft evolved from practical necessity to decorative art, with the '-ing' suffix denoting the ongoing process.
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